Halas Intrigue, Episode 135: Predicting Vikings-Bears

Monday night is do-or-die for the Bears’ season.

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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer shakes hands with Bears coach Matt Nagy after last year’s game in Minneapolis.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer shakes hands with Bears coach Matt Nagy after last year’s game in Minneapolis.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash explain why Monday night’s game against the Vikings is the Bears’ most important one this season — and debate who will win. 

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